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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.43, 708.49 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.43, 708.49 and 469.35 is: 700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.43 : 708.49 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.43/708.49 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.43x = 708.49 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.43x = 332,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,529.78/474.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.90

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